HyperDic: bruce

English > 2 senses of the word Bruce:
NOUNperson Bruce, David Bruce, Sir David BruceAustralian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
person Bruce, Robert the Bruce, Robert Iking of Scotland from 1306 to 1329
Bruce > pronunciation
Soundsbruw's
Rhymesabstruse ... Zeus: 40 rhymes with uws...
English > Bruce: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAustralian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931).
SynonymsDavid Bruce, Sir David Bruce
Instance ofbacteriologistA biologist who studies bacteria
doctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medicoA licensed medical practitioner
SpanishDavid Bruce
CatalanDavid Bruce
English > Bruce: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningKing of Scotland from 1306 to 1329; defeated the English army under Edward II at Bannockburn and gained recognition of Scottish independence (1274-1329).
SynonymsRobert the Bruce, Robert I
Instance ofking, male monarch, RexA male sovereign
SpanishRobert the Bruce
CatalanBruce, Robert I d'Escòcia, Robert I

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